folic acid

hi...im surprised we still have space for new questions at 7pm CSt... anywei, im on my 3rd month of clomid now taking it cd5-9 ... does anybody know if it's ok to take it with folic acid? everybody keeps saying you have to take folic acid when ur ttc...when do u think should i start taking it?

[Tinye13]

You should start taking folic acid before you start to ttc, or as soon as you can so. It is good for the baby.

[jen_KE]

I am on Clomid - same Cd's as you actually, and I take Prenatals with folic acid and have been for a few months now.

[vannessa]

Would you mind if I ask something for the folic acid as well? Just curious - last time the doc prescribed me prenatals with extra folic acid. Should I take additional FA or the extra dose in the prenatals is enough? And is there really enough? Could it harm if it's too much? Thanks.

[marsxp]

i think 400mg of folic acid is just about right dose everyday..if you got the prenatal, i think it got all the vitamins you need inc calcium, iron etc... try to google it to see just about how much folate you have to have

[avanna]

it's folic acid 400micro gram for general population and 1mg for pregnancy. prenatal vitamins usually have 1mg.

[JJety]

I agree with everyone.  You can definitely take folic acid now, and 1000 mcg is usually the prenatal standard although some doctors prescribe an additional supplement for the first trimester.  I think it just depends on the doctor's preference and your potential for birth defects.

[Hope2OneDay]

I also take additional folic acid per dr's orders. Folic acid does not last very long in your body, so the extra amount is fine. From what I understand, it absorbs quickly, but is depleted quickly, too. Therefore, a constant supply of it is important in order to protect your baby from some nuerological disorders, spina bifida, and other defects or abnormalities.

[mamp]

how about a wowmens multi-vit and a 1mg of folic acid? i find the pre-natal vit's a bit shady....m